ABA Foundation Raises $145,000+ at Marketplace 2016

The generosity of 3,500 delegates and strong support from corporate sponsors helped the ABA Foundation raise more than $145,000 during Marketplace 2016. These funds will help power the ABA Foundation for 2016 and enable us to focus on our core mission of providing critical research and scholarships to the motorcoach, travel, and tour industry.

The ABA Foundation does not have a dedicated funding source and relies exclusively on charitable contributions from companies and individuals for its entire budget.

ABA Foundation Marketplace Sponsors

· ABC Companies

· Alabama Tourism

· Detroit

· Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau

· Hard Rock International

· Huntsville Convention & Visitors Bureau

· Motor Coach Industries

· Prevost

· Sardo Bus and Coach Upholstery

“Marketplace delegates have once again shown their generosity and support for the work of the ABA Foundation. We are working every day to provide the information and tools that the industry needs to change minds and win new allies for motorcoach travel and tourism” said ABA Foundation Chairman, Doug Anderson.

About the American Bus Association

The American Bus Association (ABA) is the trade organization of the intercity bus industry, with more than 1,000 motorcoach and tour company members in the United States and Canada. Its members operate charter, tour, regular route, airport express, special operations and contract services. Another 2,800 members are travel and tourism organizations and suppliers of bus products and services who work in partnership with the North American motorcoach industry.